Watch List notes:

Q. Pomponius Musa, 56 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18mm, 3.98 g 6), Rome. Head of Apollo to right, his hair tied with band; behind, star. Rev. Urania standing left, holding rod in her right hand above a globe resting on tripod; to right, Q POMPONI; to left, MVSA. Babelon (Pomponia) 22. Crawford 410/8. Sydenham 823. A nice toned example of particularly good style. Some scratches under the toning, otherwise, good very fine.


From the E.J. Haeberlin Collection, E. Cahn and A. Hess Nachf., 17 July 1933, 2510.